Journey to the land of Aio, a world embroiled in an epic battle between the forces of Magic and Technology. Fight through towering cities, flame-swept deserts and brutal ice plains in battles filled with mystic creatures, impossible machines, and stunning acts of magic. Guide a young inventor's struggle to unravel his world's ancient past and unite its people against an unimaginable threat. Our award-winning Conquer the World gameplay pulls you through a new world of heroes, monsters, loyalty, and betrayal. And multiplayer carnage reigns supreme when you take the war online. Features: Conquer the World Campaign The immensely popular Conquer the World (CTW) campaign returns with exciting updates. Genre-defining graphics and special effects Cutting-edge, industry-leading technology combines with awe-inspiring art design to create gameplay and environments unlike anything ever seen. Innovations in the RTS genre Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends evolves the franchise's trademark gameplay features-such as borders, attrition, huge armies clashing, and the building of cities-but with innovative twists. Streamlined and intuitive gameplay Improved army and research interfaces make for easier and more streamlined gameplay with less emphasis on micromanagement. New options for multiplayer and online play Several new, innovative, multiplayer features allow even a 20-minute game to be a rewarding experience. Compelling and integrated story line Transport yourself into a fantastical world, where you must guide a young inventor's struggle to unravel his world's ancient past and unite its people against an unimaginable threat. System Requirements: Windows XP 1.4 GHz processor or faster 512 MB RAM 4.5 GB free hard disk space 64 MB video card with hardware transform and lighting 12X CD-ROM drive DirectX 9 hardware compatibility and audio board with speakers and/or headphones

In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault. The fate of the world is at stake and Heroes from a variety of legendary factions must stand up to defend their causes. Live their fate, lead their forces to victory, and unveil the secret goal of the Demon lords. Game Features: Complete strategy experience that includes RPG elements : Six campaigns and over 30 missions, in which players conquer territories, manage cities, recruit armies, and raise and upgrade heroes in a user-friendly, yet deep strategic gaming system. Heroes series for the first time in 3D : A breathtaking 3D animated world will immerse the player in the Might and Magic world like never before. Customizable speed of play: Use the original turn-based system, or switch to the new active time battle system for a fast-paced battlefield New, darker, and more sophisticated fantasy universe : Includes all the deep fantasy elements from the original series, but with a more fully realized universe, including six unique factions and over 40 different creatures and spells. Competitive and intense multiplayer : Play five different online modes via hotseat, LAN, or Internet; challenge your friends in furious battles and create your own level with the editor. System Requirements: Supported OS: Windows 2000/XP (only) Processor: Pentium 4 or AMD AthlonM 1.5 GHz (Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended) RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended) Video Card: DirectX 9 compliant w/ 64MB RAM (128 MB recommended) Sound Card: DirectX 9 compliant DirectX Version: DirectX 9 or higher (included on disc) DVD-ROM: 4X DVD-ROM drive Hard Drive Space: 2+ GB Multiplay: Broadband internet connection Supported Video Cards at Time of Release NVIDIA GeForce 3/4/FX/6 families (GeForce 4 MX NOT supported) ATI Radeon 8500/9000/X families Matrox Parhelia" Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. Additional chipsets may be supported after release. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, video cards, and operating systems, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website at: http://support.ubi.com. NOTICE: This game contains technology intended to prevent copying that may conflict with some disc and virtual drives.

Based on the best-selling award-winning Xbox title Fable, Fable: The Lost Chapters is now fully optimized for the Windows platform complete with expanded content, greater customization, new quests and enhanced graphics. In this groundbreaking role-playing adventure game from Lionhead Studios, your every action determines your character's skills, appearance and morality. Your character's life story is created from childhood through to adulthood and on to old age. Grow from an inexperienced child into the most powerful being in the world, spoken of by all and immortalized in legend. Features: Experience expanded content. Explore the original worlds and core missions of "Fable" that thrilled Xbox gamers and discover additional regions, storylines and side quests, as well as optional missions with "Fable: The Lost Chapters." In addition, "Fable: The Lost Chapters" offers the ability to fight new monsters, practice an expanded group of spells, don new armor, wield additional weapons and interact with new expressions. Witness stunning graphics . "Fable: The Lost Chapters" is fully optimized for the Windows platform, bringing with it breath-taking graphics that allow you to view the world of Albion at its best. Forge a hero based on actions . Heroes age and evolve through the actions players choose and the paths they follow - be it for good, evil or in between. Those who ply the way of the sword will see their muscles bulge. Those who weave the dark arts will witness power crackle at their fingertips. And those who rely on speed and stealth will develop lightning-like reflexes and eagle-eyed accuracy. Engage in intense real-time combat . Players collect battle scars as they duel with cunning foes and deadly creatures. They can master an array of deadly weapons as they hone the art of blade-craft, hunt their quarry using subterfuge and stealth, or weave death from the elements as they harness the dark arts of the arcane. Build a living legend. Through deeds and actions, "Fable: The Lost Chapters" players build a name for their character across the land. They can recruit allies and followers, gain glory or notoriety, make friends and enemies, the whole time interacting with a living world of people, places and events all reactive to them. Shape and exploring a living, evolving world . Players champion or manipulate an ever-changing land with competitive and cooperative heroes, dynamic weather systems, and environments teeming with cultures, creatures, citizens and cities. Hone scores of unique skills and extras . Players master new abilities and add possessions as their character develops. They can master the art of thievery, acquire a family, real estate, clothing or tattoos, and more. "Fable: The Lost Chapters" expands these offerings, providing the player with even more customization choices. Never play the same game twice. Once an adventure has been completed, players can forge a new tale full of unexpected twists and turns, with new skills, powers, influences, allies and enemies. System Requirements: Windows XP 1.4 GHz processor or faster 3GB free hard disk space 64MB 3D video card Sound card and speakers

RISE & FALL: CIVILIZATIONS AT WAR is the first real-time strategy game to place a player directly in the heart of combat as a heroic general fighting side-by-side with his or her troops. Players can completely command one of the four mightiest empires of the ancient world as in a traditional RTS, but can also use Rise & Fall's innovative Hero Mode to enter the battlefield as one of history's eight greatest heroes, controlling the likes of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar or Cleopatra, as they slash through the enemy ranks to turn the tide of battle. POWERFUL CIVILIZATIONS Choose from four of the ancient world's mightiest empires: Persia, Greece, Egypt or Rome. REALISTIC UNITS AND WEAPONS Enlist more than 80 unique units, including footmen, archers, cavalry, siege and massive triremes. Use realistically-scaled siege towers, ladders, and battering rams to annihilate city defenses and clear the way for ground forces. NAVAL COMBAT Fight for control of the seas by boarding and ramming enemy naval vessels using massive, accurately-scaled warships. Outfit warships with infantry, archers, ballistae, or catapults, depending on the player's strategic objectives. HERO MODE Engage in awe-inspiring feats of heroism by joining troops during climactic battles and personally turn the tide of battle. Control one of eight unique Heroes including Julius Caesar, Germanicus Caesar, Cleopatra, Ramses the Great, Achilles and Alexander the Great, each with special abilities and weapons. IMPROVE CIVILIZATIONS Recruit craftsman, scientists, artisans, and advisors who will help enhance civilizations both militarily and economically. Capture new territories and establish outposts to increase your recruiting ability and train new formations of soldiers rapidly. MULTIPLAYER Up to 8 players will battle it out across numerous multiplayer game types, including a team-based mode where one player manages resources while the other unleashes the full fury of his hero and troops. HERO MODE EXPERIENCE :  fighting on the front lines with your troops on the battlefields and seas of the Ancient world. UNEQUALLED TECHNOLOGY:   thousands of units fight on land and sea with the best graphics and special effects of any RTS in 2006. ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY:   dozens of multiplayer maps support up to 8 players at a time, making for years of continued play after launch. System Requirements: OS: Windows 2000/XP Intel P4, 1.5ghz or AMD Athlon XP 1500 processor or greater RAM: 512mb RAM Video Card: 64MB VRAM minimum. Directx 9.0b compatible, including the following: ATI 8500, All-In-Wonder 8500, 9000, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X300, X600, X800. NVidia Quadro, Quadro 2, Quadro 4 series, GeForce 3, 3Ti, GeForce 4, 4Ti, Geforce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950, 6600, 6800. Sound: DirectX 9.0c compliant sound card. DVD: 4x speed.

Congratulations! You've been welcomed into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. More than 30 years have passed since The Godfather film carved a niche in American pop culture, but the Corleones are ready for a comeback and they want you to help - and perhaps one day even lead them. After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts, you now have the opportunity to make a name for yourself in a big way, but first you'll have to carry out orders, earn respect and rise through the ranks using all means at your disposal. Featuring non-linear gameplay set in the 1945-1955 era of New York City and weaving scenes from the movie with original plot elements, The Godfather: The Game puts you in the Corleones' world to solve their problems using brutal violence, skillful diplomacy or a cunning mixture of both. Choose your path as you create yourself within the game, rising from lowly outsider to envied and feared don. Along the way, interact with classic characters from the film, including Don Vito Corleone, Sonny Corleone and Tom Hagen, voiced by original actors Marlon Brando, James Caan and Robert Duvall. With a story written by Mark Winegardner, author of the novel Godfather Returns, you can be sure the action and characters will be authentic, right down to your enemies in the Tattaglia, Cuneo, Barzini and Stracci families, with whom you'll battle for total control of New York. Features Experience a decade (1945-1955) of violence in New York City and freely interact with other characters in numerous ways, including making offers that can't be refused Enjoy classic moments from the film as well as original missions, both featuring voice talents that include James Caan, Robert Duvall and the late Marlon Brando Create your own mobster and compete for control of New York as you rise through the ranks, perhaps ultimately becoming the most powerful don Use your powers of loyalty and fear to earn respect and guide the actions of others to achieve your personal goals Decide when and how to incorporate violence, intimidation, respect and negotiation in order to deal with people who oppose you Blackhand analog-based combat controls allows you to use both analog sticks and shoulder buttons to execute punches, kicks, grabs and even to strangle your opponent Pressure Point targeting system locks on to less lethal parts of an opponent's body, so they're still around to give you vital information System Requirements: PC Processor Type: Intel Pentium 4 processor, AMD Athlon processor PC Processor Speed: 1.4GHz PC Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP PC System Memory: 256MB RAM PC Hard Drive Space: 5GB PC Video: 64MB DirectX 9.0c-compatible ATI RADEON 8500 or higher or NVIDIA GeForce 3 or higher video card PC Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card PC Drive Type: and Speed DVD-ROM 2x PC Additional Requirements: Not compatible with NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX video cards

Take the road less traveled with National Geographic Back Roads Explorer and span terrain stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. With nationwide, customizable topographic maps on 17 CD-ROMs, you can discover the coveted towns, lakes, summits, beaches and landmarks of the United States. Seamlessly scroll across multiple 3D shaded relief maps. Add symbols, routes, or text. Print or export your personalized maps to your Palm or Pocket PC, or use your GPS to navigate custom maps to backroads destinations. Whether your traveling spirit takes you to a hunting or fishing ground, a hiking trail or a scenic drive, Back Roads Explorer puts the best of the United States at your fingertips. Back Roads Explorer features: * Nearly 2,000 USGS topo maps with updated streets & highways * Distance display * Elevation profiles * Route loading preparation for transfer to handheld device * Seamless scrolling and printing across multiple maps Imagine: a customizable atlas for every state! * Seamless USGS topographic maps of the entire United States * Updated with current roads and streets * 3D shaded relief * Export maps to Palm or Pocket PC * Load your GPS with personal routes & waypoints * Customize and print photo-quality maps Hikers, Hunters, Fishermen, Travelers, and Outdoor Enthusiasts alike - hit the road with seamless topographic maps at ten times the detail of a standard world atlas! Need more inspiration? The USA Place Finder feature provides more than one million GPS waypoints for popular locations. * Draw routes and calculate elevation profiles * Add text, symbols and routes * Print specified areas or entire photo-quality maps * Add digital or scanned photos * Insert notes and web links Export maps to your Palm or Pocket PC. Load waypoints to your GPS. System Requirements: 486/66 MHz processor or higher PC, Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, or XP, 16 MB RAM, 2x CD-ROM drive, 256-color monitor, Printer (optional)

In the mid-21st century, a barbaric alien race called the Strogg launched a massive invasion on Earth. Originally believed to be an attempt to strip the planet of its natural resources, humans soon discover that the Strogg are simply after only the human remains of those they kill. Through a horrific process, the limbs and flesh of the fallen are fused with metal and machinery to create the monstrosities that are the alien Strogg.Defeat the Strogg on their own turf. The Strogg and humans battle for years on Earth, but as resources become depleted, Earth mounts a counter-assault on the Strogg homeworld. The first assault force is launched from the fleet and encounters overwhelming resistance--most of the drop-ships are destroyed by the Strogg homeworld's massive defense weapon known as "The Big Gun." However, one surviving Marine breaks through and is able to destroy the big gun and ultimately defeat the Strogg leader, the Makron. But the war did not end there. You are Matthew Kane, a member of the elite Rhino Squad and part of the next massive invasion that spans across the entire Stroggos planet. Equipped with hi-tech weapons, vehicles and teamed with Earth's top marine squadron you soon realize that this war is far from over. In fact, your worst nightmare is soon realized when you discover that the only way to defeat the Strogg is to become one of them. Features: Battle outdoors using tanks and walkers Fight with the support of an elite squad Compete online in fast action arena-style multiplayer. System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP OS Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2000+ CPU 512MB of RAM 8x speed CD-ROM optical disc drive and latest drivers 2.8GB of uncompressed, free hard disk drive space available (plus 400MB for a Windows swap file) 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card with latest drivers 100% Windows 2000/XP compatible mouse, keyboard, and latest drivers 3D hardware accelerator card required 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 64MB hardware accelerated video card and the latest drivers Supported graphics cards: ATi Radeon 9500/9700/9800 series ATi Radeon X300/X550/X600/X700/X800/X850/X1300/X1600/X1800 series nVidia GeForce 3/Ti/4/Ti series nVidia GeForce FX/6/7 series

33 CD-ROM set: With the step-by-step instruction in 33 native tongues making up Instant Immersion 33 Languages, your only dilemma is deciding which language you want to speak first! Join your live-action CD-ROM hosts as they guide you effortlessly through the 33 Talk Now! discs, each devoted to its own language. Follow along at your own pace to the animated Word Practice and Speaking Practice warm-ups, building vocabulary in subjects from Salutations to Shopping. Then, exercise your newfound linguistic skills with a variety of games and activities including "The Dealer" and his fast-paced drills at increasing difficulty levels. Pick any dialect from Instant Immersion 33 Languages, then get ready to Talk Now! * The ultimate in multi-language learning from Arabic to Zulu! * The most widely used method in the world! Follow the 3 Rs! Instant Immersion lets you set your own pace for language learning! 1. Receive - interactive, customized instruction from native speakers and translators. 2. Repeat - the lessons and animated drills using the record & playback features. 3. Review - your progress with quizzes & games at escalating difficulty levels. *Arabic *Bengali *Brazilian (Portuguese) *Chinese (Cantonese) *Dutch *English *Farsi (Persian) *Finnish *French *German *Greek *Hebrew *Hindi *Hungarian *Irish *Italian *Japanese *Korean *Latin *Norwegian *Polish *Punjabi *Russian *Slovak *Spanish *Swahili *Swedish *Tagalog (Filipino) *Thai *Tibetan *Ukrainian *Vietnamese *Zulu Choose any dialect in the world, and you're virtually assured of finding it among Instant Immersion 33 Languages, the revolution in foreign language learning. Ideal for travel or scholarly pursuits, each of the 33 CD-ROMs is devoted to one global language, exploring essential vocabulary and phrases in subjects ranging from Food to First Words; Colors to Countries. And with the effective user-friendly immersion of EuroTalk's Talk Now! method, comprehending and conversing anywhere on the globe is as simple as perusing an atlas. From the Creole spoken in Haiti, to the Cantonese dialect of Hong Kong, Instant Immersion 33 Languages uses a uniquely engaging blend of intuitive features that translates to multilingual proficiency. System Requirements: PC: Windows 95 and higher, including XP, 486 processor or better,16 MB RAM, VGA display (256 colors), 4X CD-ROM drive, Sound card, Mouse, Microphone (recommended), Printer (optional), Internet Access (optional) MAC: System 7.5.5 or above, G3 or G4 processor, 16 MB RAM, 256 color display, 4X CD-ROM drive, Sound card, Mouse, Mac com- patible microphone (recom-mended), Printer (optional), Internet Access (optional)

Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. It is within this war torn land that a young Prince discovers a magic dagger. Drawn to its dark powers, he is led to unleash a deadly evil upon the reaches of his father's vast kingdom. Aided by the wiles of a seductive princess and the absolute powers of the Sands of Time, the Prince stages a harrowing quest to reclaim the Palace's cursed chambers, and restore peace to the very fabric of Time itself. He must tread these dangers carefully, however. Because in this world, there is only one rule.. master the Sands, or be buried. A Legendary Hero Returns Wielding powers of mythic proportions, the Prince returns to action-adventure gaming with gravity-defying acrobatics, ferocious fighting combos, and the ability to bend time to fulfill his destiny. Awe Inspiring Gameplay Ubi Soft's Montreal Studio presents The Sands of Time - a technological breakthrough that will change the face of action-adventure gaming forever. Erase the past, behold the future, and freeze the present in real-time for unlimited gameplay variations. Exotic Worlds, Vast Kingdoms Uncover the mysteries of a world never before explored in action-adventure gaming. Ancient, mythical, and deadly, Persia holds a staggering array of landscapes and kingdoms to explore and conquer. A Sweeping Adventure of Betrayal and Triumph The epic legends and deadly creatures of mythic Persia burn to life in this suspense-filled tale, featuring more twists and turns than the labyrinthian Palace itself. Jordan Mechner The Creator The creator of the original Prince of Persia, Jordan Mechner consults on all facets of game design including storyline, cinematics, programming, and artistic vision. System Requirements: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Pentium III 800 256MB RAM DirectX 9.0 GeForce 3 or equivalent video card with 3D support 8X CDROM, DirectX compatible sound card Keyboard Mouse

All-out War Across Vietnam - The Battlefield franchise enters a new era equipped with more firepower, modernized weaponry and vehicles, and a deeper infantry experience from the jungles to the beaches of Vietnam. From villages on the Ho Chi Minh Trail to the city streets of Hue wage modern warfare as the United States or North Vietnamese Army (NVA). Select from a variety of characters within the different soldier classes as you command powerful new vehicles including attack and transport helicopters, the M551 Sheridan tank, and the F-4 Phantom fighter jet on the U.S. side and the Russian-made T-54 tank, the MIG-21, and Mi-8 multipurpose helicopter on the NVA side. Go to war in new dramatic battle scenarios including leading a squadron of helicopters in an all-out attack on an enemy compound, executing an ambush of enemy soldiers from dense foliage, captaining a PT boat through a dangerous jungle river passage, and more. Grab your M-16, ready the Napalm, and prepare to enter some of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. Features Command powerful Vietnam-era vehicles. Rule the skies in the F-4 Phantom, airlift vehicles in transport helicopters, and more. Master the weapons of jungle warfare including pongee sticks and booby traps. Wage war online from dark jungles to villages on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Go to war as a Viet Cong, Green Beret, or other soldier types, each with multiple character skins. Head into battle with a generation-defining soundtrack blaring from your chopper, including songs by CCR, Jefferson Airplane, and more. System Requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Pentium 1.4 GHz 256MB RAM 64MB DirectX 9.0 compatible 3D graphics card Windows compatible sound card 12X CDROM Keyboard Mouse

40 Years of AVENGERS - THE COMPLETE COLLECTION ON DVD-ROM. Revisit and relive every Avengers comic book ever printed covering over 40 years. Includes the mind-blowing 12 milestones of the Avengers, spanning September 1963 through December 2005. Includes a total of 535 complete comic books includes Annuals, all articles, Avengers Assemble, Bullpen Bulletins, Pinups and ever single page. Features: Over 535 complete printable comics cover to cover. That is over 19,000 pages Every Issue though December 2005 Plus all annual issues Windows System Requirements: Intel Pentium processor Windows 98/Me/2000/XP 32MB of RAM 60MB of available hard-disk space Mac System Requirements: Mac PowerPC G3 Processor Mac OS X v 10.2.8 or 10.3 32MB of RAM with virtual memory 70MB of available hard-disk space

Revisit and relive every Fantastic Four comic book ever printed covering 44 years.  Including the mind-blowing 12 milestones of Fantastic Four, spanning November 1961 though December 2004. Features: All Fantastic Four comic books from November 1961 through December 2004, including debut issue. Over 550 complete printable comics, cover to cover, that's over 20,000 pages. Plus all annual issues All articles, Fantastic Four fan pages, Bullpen Bulletins, Pinups and every single advertisement. Windows System Requirements: Intel Pentium Processor Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 32MB RAM 60MB free hard-disk space MAC System Requirements: MAC OS X v.10.2.8 or 10.3 32MB RAM 70MB of available hard-disk space

With 40 Years Of X-Men DVD, you've got a full collection of every X-Men story published in the last four decades. Almost 500 issues of the classic X-Men comics are reproduced here, from the very first issue in 1963 to August 2005 -- all in full color, from cover to cover. Explore a world where a small group of people are born with genes that give them super-powers. These "mutants" are hated and feared by humanity at large, and the X-Men come together to protect both mutants and human from prejudice and evil mutants alike. You'll get to follow their incredible adventures as they span four amazing decades. Features: All X-MEN comic books from September 1963 through August 2005, including debut issue. 485 complete issues over 17,500 full color pages even includes the letter pages, Bullpen Bulletins, Stan Lee's Soapboxes, pin-ups, ads etc. Plus all annual issues DVD-ROM works off Adobe Acrobat which is included on the disk Windows System Requirements: Intel Pentium Processor Windows 98/Me/2000/XP 32MB of RAM 60MB of available hard disk space Mac System Requirements: Mac G3 processor Max OS X v 10.2.8 or 10.3 32MB of RAM with virtual memory on 70MB of available hard disk space

From the creators of Age of Empires comes an all-new action RPG set in the mystical worlds of ancient Greece and Egypt. Titan Quest takes players on an epic adventure of good versus evil where they will confront the Titans, parents of the Olympian gods Zeus and Poseidon, who have escaped captivity and are wreaking havoc on the world. In order to save mankind, players travel to a number of monumental ancient world locations where they battle mythical monsters such as Cyclops, Hydras, and Minotaurs on a journey to uncover the secrets to once again imprison these mighty and destructive gods. Features: Historical Theme Explore mystical monuments, lush pastoral landscapes, and barren deserts of the ancient world Stunning graphics State of the art cinematic quality 3D graphics engine provides a new level of realism for RPG gameplay Immersive world Vibrant cities and villages contain interactive NPC characters who assist you in your efforts in battling mythic creatures and fearsome monsters Mod Tools Quickly create maps and levels with one of the most powerful and user-friendly mod tools on the gaming market Unparalleled character customization Almost unlimited ways to modify skills provide players with tremendous flexibility in developing one's character System Requirements - Required: Operating System: Windows 2000 or XP Processor: 1.8 Ghz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Athlon XP or equivalent RAM: 512 MB RAM Hard Drive: 5 GB free hard drive space Video Card: 64 MB NVIDIA GeForce 3 or equivalent or ATI Radeon 8500 series with Pixel Shader 1.1 support or equivalent DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card DVD-ROM drive required Required for Multiplayer: 1 set of discs per computer Internet: Cable modem, DSL modem or better for online multiplayer play Network: LAN or broadband WAN System Requirements - Recommended: Operating System: Windows XP Processor: 3.0 Ghz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent RAM: 1 GB RAM Hard Drive: 5.0 GB or more free hard drive space Video Card: 128 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or ATI Radeon X800 series or equivalent DirectX 9.0c compatible or Soundblaster X-Fi series sound card

Is your home Wi-Fi signal offering hackers free access to your network? Frustrated that you need to be a hi-tech code breaker just to enable your router's basic encryption features? Introducing Wi-Fi defense, the user-friendly network sentry for your home wireless network. Designed especially for the non-technical user searching for a simple security solution, Wi-Fi defense avoids the hassles of wading through pages of router configuration text in favor of one intuitive interface compatible with multiple brands and models. Whether continuously scanning for, and locking out, network intruders, monitoring system usage, or allowing the addition of new devices and users, Wi-Fi defense is an all-in-one deadbolt, peephole, and key under the mat for your wireless network's newly secure front door. Key Features & Benefits: Locks down your home Wi-Fi from intruders Continuous scan keeps your network secure from unauthorized parties Allows you to easily add new devices Setting up your wireless system is easy; it's not so simple enabling its security features. And without these protective measures, you'll join the 60-80% of home users vulnerable to Internet-connection theft and hacker invasion. For your wireless network, the best defense is Wi-Fi defense. Here's why: TOTAL SECURITY The power of MAC Address Filtering in a simple intuitive interface Unique continuous background network scanning detects intruders who've evaded security TOTAL NETWORK MANAGEMENT Ideal for parents Reports user names and times of use Monitors who's behind on the network, even behind closed doors TOTAL COMPATIBILITY Works with all popular brands or home Wi-Fi routers Universal Interface offers identical set-up regardless of brand Allows consumers to easily add new network devices and users System Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP 233 Mhz or higher processor 64 MB RAM 10 MB Free hard disk space 256-color VGA or higher display Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.01 and higher

F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) is an intense combat experience with rich atmosphere and a deeply intense paranormal storyline presented entirely in first person. Be the hero in your own spine-tingling epic of action, tension, and terror... and discover the true meaning of F.E.A.R. An unidentified paramilitary force infiltrates a multi-billion dollar aerospace compound, taking hostages but issuing no demands. A Special Forces team is sent in by the government to contain the situation, but contact is severed as an eerie signal interrupts radio communications. When the interference subsides moments later, the team has been obliterated. Live footage of the massacre shows an inexplicable wave of destruction tearing the soldiers apart before they can even react. In light of the desperate situation the F.E.A.R. team is assembled. As part of this elite classified strike team created to deal with the most unusual and shocking of threats your mission is simple: Eliminate the intruders at any cost. Determine the origin of the signal. And contain this crisis before it spirals out of control. Hyper-stylized combat for breathtaking cinematic quality action Gripping supernatural storyline for spine-tingling intensity of play Multi-player action with multiple gameplay modes and all single player capabilities Advanced graphics and physics for visceral movie-like experience Enemies with special abilities and A.I. so intuitive it's like battling living, breathing players System Requirements: Windows XP, x64 or 2000 with latest service pack installed DirectX 9.0c (August Edition) or higher Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or equivalent processor 512 MB of RAM or more 64 MB GeForce 4 Ti or Radeon 9000 video card Monitor that can display in 4:3 aspect ratio 5.0 GB free Hard Drive Space for installation Additional hard drive space for a swap file and saved game files 4x CD-ROM drive 16-bit DirectX 9.0 compliant sound card with support for EAX 2.0 Broadband or LAN connection for multiplayer games Mouse Keyboard RECOMMENDED HARDWARE: Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or equivalent processor 1 GB RAM A 256 MB Radeon 9800 Pro or GeForce FX 5900 or equivalent supported DirectX 9 compliant video card with hardware T&L and pixel shader 2.0 support Sound Blaster X-Fi series sound card SUPPORTED CHIPSETS: ATI Radeon 9000 Series, Radeon 9500 Series, Radeon 9600 Series, Radeon 9700 Series, Radeon 9800 Series, Radeon X600 Series, Radeon X700 Series, Radeon X800 Series, Radeon X850 Series NVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti series, GeForce FX 5900 series, 6600 series, 6800 series, 7800 series

You lead an ordinary life. You have friends, a job, and an everyday routine. Then, one day, it all ends. You find yourself standing over a dead body with a bloody knife in your hand. You have no idea who the victim is but one thing is certain--you've killed him. Without any recollection or reason, you can only guess at what possessed you to do this. But possession is exactly what it is. Unknown to you is that forces of an ancient prophecy are at work, with the fate of humankind hanging in the balance. As you keep one step ahead of the cops, discover what lies beneath these supernatural events... and uncover their connection to an inexplicable crime wave sweeping the city. Experience truly innovative gameplay where every decision, from interrogation questions to physical movement, affects the entire drama. Assume multiple roles to create the action--and suffer the consequences--of this unfolding ever-changing mystery. No two story paths are ever the same in this endlessly replayable adventure that recalls the most thrilling supernatural mystery movies. Features: Control an eerie supernatural storyline as the plot develops; make split-second decisions, interrogate witnesses, and more... every decision affects future actions and scenes Take on the role of one of four characters: regular guy-turned-murderer Lucas Kane, Detective Carla Valenti, Detective Tyler Miles, and Lucas' brother Marcus Kane Manage the characters' mental stability through 44 bone-chilling acts; choose the correct course of action to maintain a delicate psychological balance Navigate freely through the game's varied settings, witnessing action through dramatic multi-view split-screens Experience Hollywood-style action sequences, with character models created by more than 50 stuntmen Enter the Indigo Prophecy world via top-flight acting performances, multi-camera views, motion tracking, and a spine-tingling music score System Requirements: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Pentium III 800 MHz or faster 256 MB RAM Approximately 2 GB free hard-disk space 8x CD-ROM drive 32 MB Windows 98/Me/2000/XP-compatible SVGA video card* Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP-compatible sound card* DirectX version 9.0 (included) or higher *Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX version 9.0 or higher

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To mark the special 75th Anniversary of this savvy super-sleuth, The Adventure Company brings you 5 best-selling Nancy Drew games for the PC and a special bonus feature. Secrets Can Kill: Solve a murder and catch the devious culprit. Place yourself in the role Nancy Drew, as you go undercover to track down the criminal using your seasoned-detective investigative skills. Includes: Secrets Can Kill: Solve a murder and catch the devious culprit. Place yourself in the role Nancy Drew, as you go undercover to track down the criminal using your seasoned-detective investigative skills. Stay Tuned for Danger Stay Tuned for Danger: TV's hottest soap star, Rick Arlen, is receiving threatening letters, and it's up to Nancy to get to the bottom of them. Are they serious or just a prank? Pose as an extra on the set to unravel the web of deceit lurking in the wings, and the lies surrounding the suspects. Treasure in the Royal Tower Treasure in the Royal Tower : While snowed-in at the Wickford Castle Ski Resort you, as Nancy Drew, are trapped in a place that's as strange as its history. The castle is a riddle, full of dead ends and detours that hint at royal legend. Solve baffling puzzles, search concealed rooms, interview evasive suspects, and sidestep snowy danger on the hunt for a secret that someone else is desperate to discover first. Final Scene Final Scene : A friend's kidnapping puts you, as Nancy Drew, into a race against time at the century Palladium Theater. The place is destined for demolition in three days-but the kidnap victim is being held captive somewhere inside! Message in a Haunted Mansion Message in a Haunted Mansion : Nancy has flown to San Francisco to help out an old family friend who is turning a beautiful but dilapidated Victorian house into a bed-and-breakfast establishment. Nancy gets set to help with the renovation and is told about the strange goings-on and accidents. Always eager to solve a mystery, Nancy is determined to uncover the cause of the 'accidents' plaguing the renovation of the old mansion. Some believe that the mansion is haunted... Features: For 1 player Adventure game series based on the Nancy Drew detective books Includes 5 best-selling titles Collect clues, interview suspects, and crack each case Games feature 360-degree 3-D graphics, in-game hints, and hours of gameplay System Requirements: Operating System: Windows 98/ME/XP Processor: 166 MHz Pentium or equivalent RAM: 16 MB CD-ROM: 4x CD Video Card: 16-bit DirectX Compatible video card Processor: 16-bit DirectX Compatible sound card